Very Good
#637 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 26% in state
Spruce Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Lakewood Township School District · Lakewood, NJ
A Lakewood Township School District elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
90 SPRUCE STREET, Lakewood, NJ 08701
- Math 66% proficient (2011)
- Reading 33% proficient (2011)
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spruce Street Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spruce Street Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,811
Median home value
$430,700
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bais Hachinuch L'banosPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–4 | 0.2 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Tashbar of LakewoodPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| School for Children With Hidden IntelligencePrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Bet Yaakov Oz VehadarPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lakewood Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $52,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spruce Street Elementary School is listed in Lakewood Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spruce Street Elementary School
Spruce Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, part of Lakewood Township School District, serving approximately 249 students in grades 1st-1st with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spruce Street Elementary School
What grades does Spruce Street Elementary School serve?
Spruce Street Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 1st.
How many students attend Spruce Street Elementary School?
Spruce Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce Street Elementary School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spruce Street Elementary School rank in NJ?
Spruce Street Elementary School ranks #637 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Spruce Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spruce Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Spruce Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spruce Street Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Spruce Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, Spruce Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spruce Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Spruce Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spruce Street Elementary School?
95.6% of students at Spruce Street Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 1st
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (732) 905-3660
- Area population (ZIP 08701)
- 136,784
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 18.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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